(Philippe
Graffin)
The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
returns to the Playhouse Opera for its four-week Winter Symphony Season of
sublime world class music until June 22, 2017.
KZNPO associate guest conductor Daniel
Boico takes to the podium for the second concert of the season on June 8 which
features French violinist and recording artist, Philippe Graffin, in a concert
supported by Alliance Française de Durban.
Graffin is currently professor at the Paris
Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique and guest professor at the Brussels
Conservatoire Royal. He has established a particular reputation for his
interest in rare and contemporary works and has rediscovered original settings
of classics and in so doing has championed forgotten violin concertos. Graffin
performs Spanish violinist Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie
Espagnole – homage to the French intelligentsia's appreciation of all things
Spanish during the latter part of the19th century. Also on the programme is a
rare performance of Alexander Glazunov’s imposing Overture solennelle and Shostakovitch Symphony No 10 in E minor, Op
93.
The KZN Philharmonic continues its primary
mission of bringing excellence in music making to the province of KZN. The
Winter Season features top South African and international musicians in an
eclectic programme of amazing music. “We are committed to bringing the highest
quality concerts to Durban thereby enriching the city and province through music,”
says Bongani Tembe, CEO and Artistic Director of the KZN Philharmonic.
Refreshments and light snacks may be
purchased in the foyer before the concert and during interval. Single tickets
are available from www.computicket.com,
0861 915 8000, or from Shoprite Checkers Money Market counters. It is cheaper
to subscribe. Subscribers can save up to 20%. For subscriptions contact 031 369
9438.
The final rehearsals for the Winter
Symphony Season concerts are open to the public and provide a glimpse into the
preparation needed for a symphony concert. They take place each Symphony Season
on Thursday at 10h00 in the Playhouse Opera.
Entrance R30 (R10 for scholars) which
includes a cup of tea. The final rehearsal is the perfect opportunity to
introduce scholars to symphony concerts and also provides great outings for
community groups and retirement homes. Contact the KZN Philharmonic to enquire
about special rates and to make arrangements for groups or schools. Please note
that there are no morning rehearsals for choral or operatic concerts. Contact bookings@kznphil.org.za or call the
bookings office on 031 369 9438.
There are a limited number of concession
tickets for members of the Alliance Française de Durban – call the Alliance on
031 312 9582 to reserve your seats.
You can gain a deeper understanding of the
music you are about to hear by attending the Friends of Music’s Pre-Concert
Lecture in the Alhambra Room at the
Playhouse starting at 18h00 and entry is R10.
For more information, contact 031 369 9438
or email bookings@kznphil.org.za
To
link direct to the KZN Philharmonic’s website click on the orchestra’s banner
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